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A ROMAN BRONZE KNIFE HANDLE IN THE FORM OF A MULE'S HEAD

CIRCA LATE 1ST CENTURY B.C./A.D.

A ROMAN BRONZE KNIFE HANDLE IN THE FORM OF A MULE'S HEAD
CIRCA LATE 1ST CENTURY B.C./A.D.
The realistically modelled head turned back sharply to the right, with finely incised details, the mane falling in twisted locks and the forelock in four individual strands, wearing banded collar, mounted
2¾ in. (7 cm.) high

Provenance

Formerly property from a French deceased estate, Paris.

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